Pathophysiology: Electrolytes | Complete Exam
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Terms in this set (65)
they are minerals in your blood and what are electrolytes?
body fluids that carry an electric
charge
acids, bases, and salts Name the three types of electrolytes
,-cations (positively charged) electrolytes are frequently referred to as ___ or ___
-anions (negatively charged)
-water in the body how do electrolytes effect the body? give 4 examples
-acid base balance
-muscle function
-and some are essential for energy
metabolism
-sodium: cation what are 6 common electrolytes and their electrical
-potassium: cation charge?
-calcium: cation
-magnesium: cation
-phosphorus: anion
-chloride: anion
, 135-145 mEq/L what is the normal range of sodium
sodium which electrolyte is the most abundant in the ECF?
(95% of it is in the ECF and only 1% is in the cell itself)
sodium which electrolyte is the regulator of ECF FLUID
VOLUME / plasma osmolality. (it can change cell size)
Na/ K pump what is the transport pump for sodium?
neuromuscular response sodium plays a major role in the ___
-kidney (90%) the dietary intake of sodium is eliminated by the ___ and
-GI tract/skin (10%) ___
Study Guide, Practice Questions, Answers & ATI
Review Material
Terms in this set (65)
they are minerals in your blood and what are electrolytes?
body fluids that carry an electric
charge
acids, bases, and salts Name the three types of electrolytes
,-cations (positively charged) electrolytes are frequently referred to as ___ or ___
-anions (negatively charged)
-water in the body how do electrolytes effect the body? give 4 examples
-acid base balance
-muscle function
-and some are essential for energy
metabolism
-sodium: cation what are 6 common electrolytes and their electrical
-potassium: cation charge?
-calcium: cation
-magnesium: cation
-phosphorus: anion
-chloride: anion
, 135-145 mEq/L what is the normal range of sodium
sodium which electrolyte is the most abundant in the ECF?
(95% of it is in the ECF and only 1% is in the cell itself)
sodium which electrolyte is the regulator of ECF FLUID
VOLUME / plasma osmolality. (it can change cell size)
Na/ K pump what is the transport pump for sodium?
neuromuscular response sodium plays a major role in the ___
-kidney (90%) the dietary intake of sodium is eliminated by the ___ and
-GI tract/skin (10%) ___
